### Biological Processes in Wastewater TreatmentThe table below outlines key biological processes involved in wastewater treatment, focusing on the roles of different microorganisms, electron donors, electron acceptors, and carbon sources.| Process | Electron Donor | Electron Acceptor | Carbon Source | Microorganism Type ||--------------------------|------------------|-------------------|---------------|---------------------|| Aerobic carbon removal | | | | || Nitrification | | | | || Denitrification | | | | || Anaerobic digestion | | | | || Anammox | | | | |#### Explanation of Terms:- **Electron Donor**: A substance that donates electrons during a chemical reaction to another species.- **Electron Acceptor**: A chemical entity that accepts electrons transferred to it from another compound. - **Carbon Source**: An organic molecule that provides carbon for the synthesis of new cells.- **Microorganism Type**: The classification or specific type of microorganisms responsible for the process.#### Detailed Process Descriptions:1. **Aerobic Carbon Removal**: - **Electron Donor**: Typically organic carbon compounds like sugars. - **Electron Acceptor**: Oxygen (O2). - **Carbon Source**: Organic matter present in wastewater. - **Microorganism Type**: Aerobic heterotrophs.2. **Nitrification**: - **Electron Donor**: Ammonium (NH4+). - **Electron Acceptor**: Oxygen (O2). - **Carbon Source**: CO2 or bicarbonate (for autotrophs). - **Microorganism Type**: Nitrifying bacteria, often two-step involving species like Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter.3. **Denitrification**: - **Electron Donor**: Organic compounds (e.g., methanol) or inorganic compounds. - **Electron Acceptor**: Nitrate (NO3-) or nitrite (NO2-). - **Carbon Source**: Organic matter or added external carbon sources. - **Microorganism Type**: Denitrifying bacteria.4. **Anaerobic Digestion**: - **Electron Donor**: Organic matter. - **Electron Acceptor**: Various compounds

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